Last week, a tragic terrorist attack rocked the city of Paris, France. The attack was over a popular satirical magazine in the country making fun of the Prophet Mohammed. The magazine had been known for it's pointed digs at religion and fundamentalism in particular.
The problem is not just with Islam, it is with all forms of fundamentalist religion. It is Jerry Falwell. It is Pat Robertson. It is attacks on abortion rights and gay rights. It is the Westboro Baptist Church and Scott Roder.
The point is, Islam is not the only religion that has problems with fundamentalists trying to force their beliefs down everybody's throat. We need to recognize religious fundamentalism for what it is; a sickness which keeps us in darkness and keeps us in chains.
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